Syngonium wendlandii 'Black Velvet'
Product details
| Management number | 250426075 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$13.80 | Model Number | 250426075 | ||
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- Description
- Syngonium Black Velvet Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
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Syngonium wendlandii 'Black Velvet' is a rare tropical aroid in the Araceae family, native to the rainforests of Central America. It grows naturally as a climbing and trailing plant in warm, humid understory conditions and is valued by aroid collectors worldwide.
The leaves are deep, near-black green arrowhead shapes with a bold silver-white midrib stripe running the full length of each leaf. The velvety leaf texture absorbs light rather than reflecting it, creating a matte appearance. Syngonium Black Velvet produces long, flexible vines that cascade from shelves or hanging baskets.
It actively purifies indoor air and naturally adds humidity to its surroundings. It wilts visibly when thirsty.
Keep it on a high shelf or in a hanging planter well out of reach of cats, dogs, and small children, as the sap causes skin and paw irritation. During warmer months, move it outside to a sheltered spot, though it must be protected from rain and brought back indoors before cold arrives. Syngonium Black Velvet does well near kitchen moisture and prefers placement away from air conditioning vents, heaters, and sudden drafts.
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Syngonium wendlandii 'Black Velvet' grows well in medium to bright indirect light and scorches easily in direct south-facing sun.
Water it thoroughly every 7-10 days, allowing the top inch of soil to dry between waterings.
Syngonium Black Velvet grows best in a well-draining aroid mix of peat or coco coir, perlite, and orchid bark.
It prefers temperatures between 60-85°F and should never be exposed to frost or cold below 50°F.
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Syngonium Black Velvet grows at a moderate pace and benefits from a balanced liquid fertilizer applied monthly during the active growing season.
It is hardy in USDA zones 10-12, where temperatures rarely dip below 30-35°F. It grows outdoors in southern Florida, coastal and southern California, southern Texas, Arizona's low desert valleys, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia's southernmost areas. Container growing with seasonal indoor overwintering is recommended everywhere else.
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Q: How much light does Syngonium wendlandii 'Black Velvet' need?
A: Keep it away from direct sun, which will scorch the velvety leaves. Medium to bright indirect light from an east or north-facing window works well.
Q: Will it survive a week without water?
A: Syngonium wendlandii 'Black Velvet' can last up to ten days between waterings if the soil is allowed to dry slightly.
Q: Is Syngonium Black Velvet toxic to pets?
A: Yes, the sap causes skin and paw irritation on contact, and the plant should not be nibbled or eaten by pets or children.
Q: How do I increase humidity?
A: Syngonium Black Velvet loves high humidity, so placing it in a terrarium, near a kitchen, or on a pebble tray with water works well.
Q: Can Syngonium Black Velvet be propagated?
A: Yes, it propagates readily from stem cuttings placed in water or moist sphagnum moss until roots develop. Take a cutting just below a node for the best results.
Q: How rare is this plant?
A: Syngonium Black Velvet is less commonly available than standard Syngonium varieties, and collectors value it for its dark velvety foliage and white midrib stripe.
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